Our Avian & Exotic veterinary service provides emergency and critical care to your clients' pets. Our veterinarians are available by appointment for annual examinations, wellness care, and husbandry consultations guiding you to provide proper dental care, environment, and nutrition for your pet. Our facility includes a dedicated avian and exotics ward that is spacious and bright with temperature controlled cages that allow us to monitor your pet's condition while minimizing stress.
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Some of the typical pets we care for include:
- Companion birds
- Gerbils
- Ferrets
- Guinea Pigs
- Chinchillas
- Hamsters
- Rabbits
- Hedgehogs
- Reptiles - lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises
- Frogs/Amphibians
- Sugar Gliders
- Rats/Mice
Our recommendation is to have your exotic pet examined yearly. Please bring your pet in an appropriate carrier to avoid unfortunate accidents and escapes.
What to expect at the annual visit:
- Rabbits & Rodents - since dental problems are common
an oral exam and possible trimming of the teeth is essential.
Because external parasites are frequently found, the skin
and ears will be carefully examined. Spaying and neutering
is available and highly recommended for these pets.
- Ferrets - vaccinations are routinely given to these pets.
Spaying is essential for the female to prevent fatal anemia.
Adrenal gland disease and pancreatic tumors called insulinomas
are commonly encountered so your veterinarian may recommend
testing for these problems.
- Companion birds - at the yearly exam, beak trimming will
be performed if indicated. Blood work is often performed
at the annual visit since birds are susceptible to respiratory,
liver, and kidney disease. Nutrition is extremely important
in birds and appropriate recommendations will be given.
- Reptiles - as with birds, nutrition is very important
in reptiles. Providing a proper cage environment is necessary
to prevent infectious diseases and parasites. Appropriate
recommendations will be given by your veterinarian at the
annual examination.
| Curt Boren, DVM | |
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Dr. Boren graduated from the University Of Florida School Of Veterinary Medicine and has remained on the staff of Oradell Animal Hospital since completing an internship here in small animal medicine and surgery. Dr. Boren has a special interest in exotic and zoo animal medicine. He is the veterinarian for the Bergen County Zoo and is consultant for The James A. McFaul Environmental Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Dr. Boren sees appointments at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus and at our Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey office. |
| Lori Siracuse-Parker, VMD | |
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Dr. Lori Siracuse-Parker is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her internship in general medicine at Oradell Animal Hospital. Dr. Siracuse-Parker is a member of our general medicine service, as well as, the emergency/critical care team. She also has a special interest in avian and exotic animal pets. She and her husband have a daughter Samantha and share their home with 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 bird, and a rabbit. |
| June Hacker-Traiger, VMD | |
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Dr. Hacker graduated from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Oradell Animal Hospital and remained on staff. She enjoys working with exotic animals. She sees appointments at both Oradell Animal Hospital and our Ft. Lee, New Jersey office. Dr. Hacker's hobbies include reading and bicycling. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. |